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Year after year, the MLB The Show series continues to carry the weight of being the definitive digital version of America’s pastime. With expectations always high for the franchise developed by San Diego Studio, this year’s entry looks to refine its already strong foundation while adding enough new features to keep…
I was a huge fan of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World back when it came out on PlayStation 3 in 2010. I played through it more times than I can count. It was a great experience. So, getting a game in that same vein with Scott Pilgrim EX made me…
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a first-person shooter developed by Saber Interactive and published by Focus Entertainment. Set in the near future, a scientific experiment to harness the energy of the Earth's core goes haywire when it accidentally releases an entity called the Sludge God. It soon begins to turn…
Everyone has that one series they’ve always been curious about but have never tried. As a big horror fan who can sometimes be wary of older games, for me, that’s Fatal Frame. So naturally, when I heard that Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly—often considered the best in the series—would see…
WWE 2K26 marks the latest return to the squared circle from 2K and Visual Concepts. After several years of ups and downs, the franchise finally feels like it has found its groove again. While it won’t be for everyone, WWE 2K26 delivers meaningful improvements that result in the most fun…
Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale has been on my radar ever since I was able to watch the video "The Broken Crown". In that video, we see a rabbit named Moly who is the princess of a kingdom named Yogurt. She eventually gets kicked out of her castle after the adventure…
High On Life was originally released at the tail end of 2022. Only 3 years and a few months later, the sequel High On Life 2 is now here. The first game dove into making a shooter with comedy as the focus. Will the second one shift its focus? Game…
With the ninth Resident Evil game, Capcom combines horror and action. Find out how these two tones blend together in our Resident Evil Requiem review.
God of War: Sons of Sparta is a very good video game, with strong visuals, excellent music, and simple yet effective gameplay driving an ultimately interesting story. However, as a God of War title, it is held back from true greatness by early pacing issues and a presentation style that...
The Outerhaven's God of War: Sons of Sparta review explores its 2D Metroidvania shift, accessibility, combat, and whether it truly feels like God of War.
The Outerhaven's review of Styx: Blades of Greed - Styx: Blades of Greed delivers smart stealth design and expanded levels that reward patience, but rough edges and limited accessibility hold it back from greatness.
Cairn sits somewhere between the narrative-focused climb of Jusant and the punishing simulation of New Heights, but it leans harder into survival than either. In this Cairn review, we explore how The Game Bakers turn a simple ascent into something far more demanding, blending stamina management, hunger, and harsh environmental…
